Wood Products July 2014
In This Issue
Offset Printing Leads to Architectural Wood Product Innovation
While celebrating 15 years in architectural wood products manufacturing, SourceCut Industries' owner Brad Wiedenhoeft shares how his printing industry experience led to wood component innovation.
WMS 2015 & 2017 Dates Set at Toronto's International Centre
The 2015 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS 2015), Canada’s largest display of professional-grade woodworking equipment, accessories and supplies, takes center stage Nov. 5-7, 2015 and will return for an encore Nov. 2-4, 2017 at the International Centre.
Wood Products July 2014 Index to Advertisers
Websites and phone numbers for advertisers in the July 2014 issue of Wood Products.
Today’s Trend: My-We-Be Workspaces for Office Furniture
I wouldn’t say I’m an introvert, but I do need some quiet time at work. That’s why I was excited this year to see the trending back to a “me” space as opposed to all “we” open-area office environments.
Contract Furniture Trends on Display at NeoCon
NeoCon featured new and innovative furniture for the office, healthcare and educational furniture markets. A small sampling of the trending furniture styles can be seen in the slide show.
All Hail the Challengers Award Finalists
I have had the privilege of seeing several of the 20 Challengers Award finalists in action, plus have written articles about many of the others on WoodworkingNetwork.com.
Challenging the Limits of Technology: IWF Challengers Award
The Challengers Award program proves that as the wood industry rebounds, so does its innovation.
New Technology, New Trends: IWF 2014
The International Woodworking Fair will feature over 900 exhibitors plus much more.
Rubberwood Bounces Back: Components & Furniture Usage Grows
Rubberwood is used today in a wide range of wood products, including furniture, cabinetry, components, flooring, turnery, vases, stair treads, knife blocks, sofa legs, and more.
Imports of U.S. Wood Pellets by Country
Imports of U.S. Wood Pellets by Country. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Consumer Considerations:Environmentally-Friendly Kitchen Remodels
Consumer Considerations:Environmentally-Friendly Kitchen Remodels. Source: RICKI, the Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence
Wood Components Buyer's Guide Now Available
The latest edition of the Wood Components Buyer's Guide, sponsored by the Wood Component Manufacturers Association, is now available in print and a special digital edition.
WMIA Special Edition Celebrates Woodworking Excellence
The special edition: Innovators, Educators and a Commitment to Excellence Through Technology, sponsored by the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association, is now available in print and as a special digital edition.